New to Abbey Way?

Here’s what a typical first year looks like…

Month One : Attend Sunday evening’s meal and worship consistently / Communicate when you would like to attend / Help with set up and tear down / Attend other Abbey Way large group gatherings as invitation is extended / Read through the website / Ask a lot of questions / Get to know Abbey Way-ers /

Month Two : Receive Abbey Way’s Weekly Email / Begin bringing a food item to share at Sunday’s Common Meal / Begin to contribute financially to the life of Abbey Way / Continue to respond to opportunities as given / Communicate when you are not coming /

Month Three - Month Six : Pray the Hours / Officially be added to the Food Schedule / Talk with Leadership Team member about your desire for greater connection and commitment at Abbey Way / Participate in gatherings / Continue to get to know people and let people get to know you /

Month Six - Twelve - Visit or take part in a Chapter House and / or Spiritual Direction Group / May continue as a regular attender or begin the official discernment process to become member /

Month Twelve and Beyond - May continue as a regular attender or apply for membership at Abbey Way after discernment process is completed  or begin discernment process for membership at anytime /